Nick the Narrator

Nick posseses several qualities that define him as a good narrator of the book, The Great Gatsby. Nick is very observant. His descriptions are very detailed, which helps the reader understand what's going on. For example on page 30, "Mr. McKee was a pale, feminine man from the flat below. He had just shaved, for there was a white spot of lather on his cheekbone..." Other narrators may have simply said, Mr. McKee lived in the flat downstairs, but Nick takes the time to explain things. This says something about Nick's personality too; that he is understanding and a good listener. It also shows that Nick picks up on his surroundings. Because of this, he is able to know what kind of mood everyone is in, and then tell the reader.
Obviously, Nick didn't write this book. In real life, it was written by F. Scott Fitzgerald. By complimenting Nick, I suppose I'm actually praising the author. Thus far in Gatsby, I find myself very satisfied with this book. It is extremely well written, and enjoyable to read. When you stop and think about it, very little has happened polt-wise in the book yet. But because of the descriptive writing style that Fitzgerald possesses, the book seems like a lot has happened already. I am enjoying this book, and I look foreword to reading more about what Nick (Fitzgerald) has to say.